By NITZ ARANCON,
Correspondent
THE Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) yesterday said some 4,500 establishments in the city could soon be slapped with closure orders for violation of the Fire Code.
Chief Insp.Wilfredo David, the city’s new fire marshall, revealed this even as he hinted of an impending BFP campaign to make citizens comply with the Fire Code in the city.
“Kon kininahanglan nga atong ipasera, atong serhan hangtud nga ilang i-comply ang requirement sa code,” said David two days before the BFP concludes the celebration of the Fire Prevention Month.
He said the most common violations noted were the absence of fire extinguishers, fire hydrants and sprinklers and other fire safety devices, and fire exits in the establishments.
David said even some buildings owned by the government, including public schools in the city, were found to be unsafe by inspectors.
He said the BFP would soon inspect city hall buildings to find out if the local government has complied with the Fire Code or not.
David said the erring establishments were notified about their violations, and they could be penalized unless they complied with the fire safety requirements.
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